Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – The U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday morning began investigating the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department director, Danny Kapales.
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver said in a news release that the city is fully cooperating with the investigation and will continue to do so for the duration.
“Mr. Kapales was immediately placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this investigation,” the release said.
Assistant Jim Stearns will be the acting Parks Director until further notice. Due to the ongoing investigation, the city will be making no further comments on the matter.
The city’s news release said any questions were to be directed to the public information officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Little Rock field office.
JRN has contacted the Little Rock office and is working to get a statement. Updates will be provided as they become available.